2014年高三英语下学期期中试题
2014年高三英语下学期期中试题
注意事项：本试卷分第I卷(105分)和第II卷(45分)，共150分
1.答第I卷，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。
2.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3.考试结束后，考生将第II卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷(共105分)
第一部分：语言知识运用
第一节：语法和词汇知识(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
1.—Can I really get a car as a reward if I win the race?—Absolutely!________.
A.It all depends B.I mean it C.You’ve got me there D.So will you
2.—The weather has been so hot and dry _________ February this year.
— Yes.It’s like _________ in April.
A.in;that B.in;one C.for;that D.for;one
3.—It is not clear whether or how Sandy has influenced the vote.
—That’s __________ I don’t agree.Obviously,the storm was in Obama's favor.
A.what B.where C.when D.how
4.—John，what’s your next project going to be about after the exam?
—well，that remains__________.
A.to see B.to be seeing C.to seeing D.to be seen
5.The athletes were all standing by the skating field, _________skating suits.
A.all of them worn B.all were wearing C.a11 ofwhom wearing D.all wearing
6.I don’t like football;as for me，__________ would be more fun than watching a 90 minutes’boring match.
A.everything B.something C.anything D.nothing
7.A new iphone costs about _________of a second-hand one.
A.the price of three times B.three times the price
C.as much as the three times price D.three times more than the price
8.They_____on time for the Winter Olympics，but their car had a flat tyre on the halfway.
A.would have arrived B.could arrive C.must have arrived D.would arrive
9.—I______for more than 30 years!l’m goingto retire soon.
一Really?You don’t look a day over 40.
A.taught B.have been teaching C.had taught D.am teaching
l0.One important aim of our school is to prepare us for the future _________ we can face all the challenges with confidence.
A.in case B.so that C.even if D. if only
第二节完形填空(满分40共两部分，第一部分lO小题，每小题1分，共10分;第二部分20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分)
阅读下面两篇短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C：和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡将该项涂黑。
Adults are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practised in the meantime.A man who has not had an opportunity to go swimming for years can 11 swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water.He can get on a bicycle after several decades and still 12 away.A mother who has not 13 the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins“Twinkle，twinkle，little star” or recite the story of Cinderella or Snow White.
One explanation is the law of over learning，which can be stated as follows： 14 we have 1earned something，additional learning increases the 15 of time we will remember it.In childhood，we usually continue to practise such skills as swimming, bicycle riding long after we have learned them.We continue to listen to and 16 ourselves of poems such as“Twinkle，twinkle，little star and childhood tales such as Cinderella or Snow White.We not only learn but 17 .
The law of over learning explains why cramming(突击学习)for all examination， 18 it may result in a passing grade，is not a 19 way to learn a school course.By cramming，a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination，but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned.A little over learning; 20 ，is usually a good investment toward the future.
11.A.only B.hardly C.still D.even
12. A.move B.drive C.travel D.ride
l3.A.thought about B.cared for C.showed up D.brought up
14.A.Before B.Once C.Until D.Unless
15.A.accuracy B.unit C.1imit D.1ength
16.A.remind B.limit C.warn D.recall
l7.A.recite B.overlearn C. research D.improve
18.A.though B.so C.if D.after
19.A.convenient B.demanding C.satisfactory D.swift
20.A.at most B.by the way C. on the other hand D.in the end
If you’re going to do something，my dad used to say，do it right.
Mostly he said that after my half-hearted(不尽力的) 2l to weed the vegetable garden.For some reason，he knew that there were white roots still 22 deep in the ground without looking around the garden.So I would be in the 23 again the next day with a spade dig deep and 24 the roots of our garden.As I tried to focus my attention on 25 ，Dad’s words kept echoing in my mind：“Do it right.”
I saw a perfect example ofwhat Dad was mlldng about last week when one ofthe teams,in the company was 26 .All of us were sad to see them go.They were good friends and 27 ，and we worried about them.And 28 ，at such times you always wonder：am I next?
But as we watched them during the week they were given to 29 ， many of us noticed that they weren't handling this in quite the way we expected them to. 30 none of them found another job，there was also no bitterness or 31 in their departure.I didn’t hear a negative word.I didn’t see any 32 or unhappy flaces-at least，not from them.Instead，I saw grace.
“It’s 33 ，”one of my colleagues whispered.“1 went over there to offer comfort and support to them，and they 34 comforting me.”
Ancient Greeks believed that swans save their sweetest song for the moments to their 35 .I don't know if my departing friends 36 their ending as a“swan song”or not，but the calm，quiet dignity with which they embraced their cruel reality touched and 37 us.
Lee，a man who has seen and 38 lots of lay-offs during almost 40 up-and-down，on-again-off-again years with the company， 39 nicely for all of us.
“Now.that’s doing it right，”he said.
Somewhere，I just know Dad was smiling his 40 .
21.A.attempts B.judgments C.expectations D.requests
22.A.planted B.buried C.grown D.stuck
23.A.house B.school C.garden D.company
24.A.look forward to B.come up with C.fit in with D.get down to
25.A.watching B.thinking C.digging D.working
26.A.turned down B.1aid off C.cut down D.given up
27.A.competitors B.colleagues C.directors D.consultants
28.A.frankly B.naturally C.equally D.generally
29.A.hurry up B.turn up C.pack up D. come up
30.A.Since B.When C.Unless D.While
3l. A.sadness B.puzzle C.anger D.delight
32.A.tears B.smiles C.dangers D.fears
33.A.up setting B.exciting C.disappointing D.amazing
34.A.objected to B.insisted on C.ended up D.kept on
35.A.birth B.death C.arrival D.party
36.A.view B.recognize C.choose D.describe
37.A.discouraged B.warned C.inspired D.amused
38.A.celebrated B.witnessed C.resisted D.survived
39.A.made up B.summed up C.picked up D.sped up
40.A.disagreement B.indifference C.admiration D.approval
第二部分：阅读理解(共25小题：每小题2分，满分50分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A，B、c和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Money is the root of all evil and new study claims there may be some truth behind the saying.Scientists at the University of California.Berkeley, US，announced on February 27 that rich people are more likely to do unethical (不道德的)things.such as lie or cheat，than poorer people.
The scientists did a series of eight experiments.They published their findings online in the Proceedings of the NationalAcademyofSciences(PNAS，《美国国家科学院院刊》).
They carried out the first two experiments from the sidewalk near Berkeley.They noted that drivers of newer and more expensive cars were more likely to cut off other cars and pedestrians at crosswalks.Nearly 45 percent of people driving expensive cars ignored a peaestrian compared with only 30 percent of people driving more modest (不豪华的)cars.
In another experiment，a group of college students was asked if they would do unethical things in various everyday situations.Examples included taking printer paper from work and not telling a salesperson when he or she gave back more change.Students from higher-class families were more likely to act dishonestly.
According to the scientists，rich people often think money call get them out of trouble.This makes them less afraid to take risks.It also means they care less about other people’s feelings.
Finally，it simply makes them greedier.“Higher wealth status seems to make you want even more，and that increased want leads you to bend the rules or break the rules to serve your self-interest，’’said Paul Piif,lead scientist of the study.
Piff pointed out that the findings don’t mean that all rich people are untrustworthy(不能信赖的)or all poor people honest.He said the experiments were to show how people living in different social situations express their instincts and values in different ways.
41.By saying“money is the root ofall evil”，the author wants to .
A.draw readers’attention to the research B.1ink wealth with bad behavior
C.show how the saying proves the findings D.defend rich people who do unethical things
42.Which of the following is TRUE about the experiments the scientists did，according to the scientist quoted?
A.Most wealthy people are not trustworthy.
B.The findings were not persuasive enough and the scientists will do further experiments.
C.Drivers of more expensive cars are more likely to break traffic rules.
D.Students from poorer families are not as honest as studentsfrom richerfamilies.
43.What makes rich people unethical according to the scientists7.
a.they become more selfish b.they have more desires
c.they’believe money talks d.they welcome risks
A.ab B.abd C.bc D.abc
44.Why did the scientists do the experiments?
A.To show how social status affects people's ethics.
B.To show people’s instincts and values in different ways.
C. To test whether the saying“money is the root of all evil”is true.
D.To show the difference between higher-class people and lower-class people.
45.What does the article really want to show us?
A.Money is the root of all evil. B.The rich are more likely to actbadly.
C.The saying is reasonable. D.All rich people are untrustworthy.
B
It is one of the most annoying words in the English language and it seems there is no escaping it.The word“huh?”is in worldwide use, a study found.
Researchers discovered that languages spoken in countries from Ghana and Laos to Iceland and Italy all include‘‘huh?”,or something that sounds very like it. They said that while the study may sound silly，the word is an absolutely necessary part of speech.Without it and similar words，it would be impossible to show that we haven’t heard or understood what had been said and this would 1cad to constant misunderstandings.
But while other words used in the same context，such as‘‘sotry'’or‘‘what”，vary widely across languages，“huh?”remains unchanged.
The Dutch researchers carefully studied ten languages from around the world，including Siwu,which is spoken in Ghana,and an Australian Aboriginal language，as well as Italian，Spanish，Dutch and Mandarin Chinese.
They analysed tapes of recorded conversations for words that sounded like‘‘huh?”and were used to request that whatever had Just been said be repeated.All contained a version of“huh?”.The word was also found in another21 languages.While there were subtle differences in each country,a11 sounded basically the same.
This is surprising because normally unrelated languages will use very different words to describe the same thing.For instance，the Japanese for“dog’’is‘‘inu”，while the French is‘‘chien”.It is thought that languages around the world have developed their own version of“huh?’’because the sound is quick and simple to form，as well as being easily undertood.
The researchers，said that it might seem unimportant to carry out scientific research into a word like“huh?'’but in fact this little word is an essential tool in human communication.They also have an answer for those who claim that‘‘huh?’’isn’t a word.They say that it qualifies because of the small differences in its pronunciation in different languages.It also can be considered a word because it’s something we learn to say，rather than a grunt or crythat we are born knowing how to make.
46.According to researchers，the word“huh?”is very important in speech because 0I——.
A. its stable meaning in language development B.its important function in communication
C.its simple and easy sound and spelling D.its popularity in every language
47.What is the natural response if you hear the lady you’re speaking to say“huh?”?
A.You should ask her to repeat what she says before that：
B.You should apologize to her for speaking in a low voice.
C.You should invite her to share her different views politely.
D. You should try to repeat what you’ve just said in a clearer way.
48.The main method used in the research of“huh?”was_____________.
A.interviewing language experts in universities
B.talking with people from ten different countries
C.analyzing the recorded conversations in different languages
D.comparing different words with the same meaning in different languages
49.According to researchers，‘‘huh?”should be considered a word.rather than a sound because __________ .
A.it is listed in most dictionaries B.it is something humans learn to say
C.there is a clear and consistent spelling ofthe word D.it is pronounces quite differently around the world
50.What is the purpose of the text?
A.To inform readers about research on the worldwide used word“huh?”.
B.To argue that“huh?”is the most important word in every language.
C.To entertain readers by relating similar idioms in different languages.
D.To instruct readers of the differences of“huh?”in different languages.
C
When I was young I wanted to be a model，so when a national contest was staged，I convinced my parents to take me for an audition(试演). I was selected and told I had potential.They said that for only$900 I could attend a weekend event which dozens of the most prestigious(有声望的)modeling agencies from around the world would attend.At l 3，my hopes of fame and fortune clouded all judgment and I begged my parents to let me go.We have never been rich，but they saw my enthusiasm and agreed.
I imagined being signed by some famous model companies.For months，any boredom or disappointment I faced was pushed aside because I knew I would soon have the chance to be a real model.I thought I would grace the covers of famous magazines!
Of course，I wasn’t signed，but what hurt the most was being told that if I grew to 5'9”(about 1.75metres)I could be a success.I prayed for a growth spurt(冲刺)because I could not imagine giving up my dream.I made an appointment with a local modeling agency and the agent demanded$500 for classes.$500 for a photo shoot and $300 for other expenses.My parents only agreed after hours and hours of me begging.
The agency sent me out on a few auditions，but with every day I didn’t receive a call，I grew more depressed.
The final straw came in July after I had decided to focus on commercial modeling.There was an open call in New York City.We spent hours driving and another few hours waiting.only to be told that I was too short.I was devastated(感到难以承受的).
Years later，I realized that the trip to New York was good as it made me notice I didn’t actually love modeling，just the idea of it.I wanted to be special and 1 was innocently determined to reach an impossible goal.The experience has made me stronger and that will help me in the future.
51.What’s the main reason why the author wanted to be a model?
A.She won a national contest.
B.She wanted to get reputation and wealth.
C.She was urged by some modeling agencies.
D.She had full potential to be a successful model.
52.What’s the author’s parents’attitude toward her dream?
A.Encouraging. B.Worried. C.Doubtful.D.Enthusiastic.
53.What was it that made the author end her attempt to become a model?
A.Her parents were strongly against it.
B.She realized that it was impossible for her.
C.Even a local modeling agency turned her down.
D.She didn’t actually love the idea of modeling.
54.The underlined phrase‘'The final straw”probably means __________ .
A.the refusal in spite ofher long hours ofwaiting and working
B.the final result that she was admired by the model company
C.the final audition given by the famous agency
D.the decision she made at last not to be a model
55.What did the author learn from her experience of struggling to be a model?
A.Where there’s a will，there’s a way.
B.Being a model is not that easy.
C.We should have our own judgment and should not just follow others.
D.we might set unpractical goals but the experiences earl help us grow.
D
Fifteen years ago，I entered the Boston Globe，which was a temple to me then.It wasn’t easy getting hired.But once you were there，I found，you were in.
Globe jobs were life-guaranteed until retirement.For 15 years I had prospered there—moving from an ordinary reporter to a foreign correspondent and finally to a senior editor.I would have a lifetime of security if I stuck with it.Instead，I had made a decision to leave.I entered my boss’s office.Would he rage? I wondered.He had a famous temper.“Matt，we have to have a talk”I began awkwardly.“I cflffle to the Globe when I was twenty-four. Now I’m forty.There’s a lot I want to do in life.I’m resigning.“To another paper?”he asked.I reached into my coat pocket，but didn’t say anything.I handed him a letter that explalned everything.It said that I was leaving to start a new media company.We were at a rare turning point in history.I wanted to be directly engaged in the change•“I’m glad for you，”he said，quite out of my expectation.“I just came from a board of directors’meeting and it was seventy-five percent discouraging news.Some of that we carl deal with.But much of it we can’t，”he went on..“I wish you a11 the luck in the world，”he concluded.“And if it doesn’t work out，remember,your star is always high here.”
Then I went out of his office，walking through the newsroom for more good-byes.Everybody was saying congratulations.Everybody—even though I’d be risking all on an unfamiliar venture：all the financial security I had carefully built up.
Later,I had a final talk with Bill Taylor,chairman and publisher of the Boston Globe.He had turned the Globe into a billion-dollar property.‘‘I’m resigning，Bill，”I said.He listened while I gave him the story.He wasn’t looking angry or discouraged，either.After a pause，he said，“Golly,I wish I were in your shoes.”
56.From the passage we know that the Globe is a famous ___________ .
A.newspaper B.magazine C.temple D.church
57.If the writer stayed with the Globe__________.
A.he would be able to realize his lifetime dreams
B.he would never have to worry about his future life
C.he would let his long-cherished dreams fade away
D.he would never be allowed to develop his ambitions
58.The writer wanted to resign because____________.
A.he had serious trouble with his boss
B.he got underpaid at his job for the Globe
C.he wanted to be engaged in the new media industry
D.he had found a better paid job in a publishing house
59.When the writer decided to resign，the Globe was faced with __________ .
A.a trouble with its staff members B.a shortage of qualified reporters
C.an uncontrollable business situation D.an unfavorable business situation
60.By“1wishlwereinyour shoes.”(inthelastparagraph)BillTaylormeantthat___________.
A.the writer was to fail B.the writer was stupid
C.he would do the same if possible D.he would reject the writer’s request
E
Leadership is the most significant word in today’s competitive business environment because it directs the manager of a business to focus inward on their personal abilities and style.Experts on leadership will quickly point out that“how things get done”influences the success of the outcomes and indicates a right way and a wrong way to do things.When a noted leader on the art of management，Peter Drucker,coined the phrase“Management is doing things right;leadership is doing the right things，”he was seeking to clarify the distinctions he associates with the terms.
When Stephen Covey,founder and director of the Leadership Institute，explored leadership styles in the past decade，he focused on the habits of a great number of higllly effective individuals.His Seven Habits of Highly Effective People became a popular bestseller very quickly. His ideas forced a reexamination of the early leadership example，which centered on the feature that was found in the character ethic(道德)and the personality ethic.The former ethic suggested success was founded on modesty,loyalty,courage，patience，and so on. The personality ethic suggested it was one’s attitude，not behavior,that inspired success, and this ethic was founded on a belief of positive mental attitude.In contrast to each of these ideas，Covey advocates that leaders need to understand universal principles of effectiveness，and he highlights how vital it is for leaders to first personally manage themselves if they are to enjoy any hope of outstanding success in their work environments;To achieve a desired vision for your business，it is essential that you have a personal vision of where you are headed and what you value.Business leadership means that managers need to“put first things first,” which implies that before leading others，you need to be clear on your own values，abilities，and strengths and be seen as trustworthy.
61.What does Peter Drucker’s phrase infer?
A.Leaders should be good at making right decisions.
B.Leaders should be good at doing things right.
C.Leaders should be good at ignoring distinctions.
D.Leaders should be skilled in predicting future.
62.Under what condition are people likely to succeed，in terms ofwhat the personality ethic suggests?
A.When people have little determination，they will be successful.
B.When people have good behaviour，they will gain success.
C.If people have positive mental attitude.they are likely to succeed.
D.If people have negative mental attitude，they are certain to succeed.
63.How Can leaders enjoy outstanding success in their work environments，according to Stephen Covey?
A.Firstly they have to think highly of themselves.B.They are supposed to benefit themselves.
C.They can not adjust themselves. D.First they must manage themselves.
64.What is the meaning ofthe underlined word “vision”?
A.Bright future. B.Good beginning. C.Good scenery.D.Pretty background.
65.To be good leaders.what must managers Pay close attention to?
A.Universal principles of effectiveness. B.Values，abilities and strengths.
C.Good qualities such as modesty. D.Courage as well as patience.
第Ⅱ卷(共45分)
第三部分;书面表达(共两节，满分45分)
第一节阅读表达(共5小题;每小题3分，满分15分)
阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。
(1)Modern life is a lot less to the advantage of friendships and neighborliness than it used to be.The average American moves every five years.People drive straight into their garages，hire lawn services，hang out in their backyards instead of their front porches(前走廊).These days，neighbors don’t even know each other's names.
(2)Good neighbors and good friends ale a 1ot like electricity or running water：We don’know how much we depend on them until we don’t have them.In fact，the authors of a recent book，Refrigerator Rights，claim that refrigerators are signs of close relationships—after all，you wouldn't snatch a drumstick(鸡腿)from the refrigerator of a stranger.
(3)The surprising thing is that all it takes to strengthen your relationship with friends and neighbors is respect for their feelings.concern for their property,and a helping hand when it's needed.Here’s how to develop your relationships with two types of vitally important people in your life.
(4)__________________________________.A true friend doesn’t flee when changes occur.The sign of a good friend is one who stays true through it all—marriage，parenthood，new jobs，new homes，the losses.Just because situations change doesn’t mean the person has to.
(5)Friendships fade away if there isn’t all balance between the give and the take.So make sure you aren't being a burden to your friends.Be sensitive to how much your friend can and can't offer you--be it time.energy,or help--and don't step over the line.Meanwhile，friendships that drain(耗尽)，you will not last.If a friendship is out of balance in this way,you'll need to talk the situation through.
66.Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one?
A. true friend will stay the same even when the situations change.
_______________________________________________________.
67.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with a proper sentence.(Within 10 words)
__________________________________________________________.
68.What advice is given in the last paragraph?(Within 10 words)
___________________________________________________________.
69.What do you think the author will go on talking about ifthe passage continues?(Within 10 words)
____________________________________________________________________________
70.Translate the underlined sentence in the last paragraph into Chinese.
____________________________________________________________________________
第二节作文(满分30分)
某外籍人学来我校招生，请你用120—150单词写一篇“畅想未来，规划人生”的英文短文，作为招考测试内容。内容要点：1.规划内容; 2.规划理由;3.实现途径;……
注意：1.短文席包含以上内容，可适当拓展： 2.开头已给出，不计入总词数;
3.征文中不能出现考生个人的具体信息;
My Plan for the Future
Senior year is coming to an end.It is high time for me to think about my future plan.
___________________________________________
2014届高三英语阅读理解练习题（附答案）